I think one of the basic tasks in life - one of the nice things we can do for each other - is to take things that are horrible and scary and make them acceptable and less frightening and, if possible, funny. It feels great to succeed at that.

She played Mrs. She is the daughter of Robert M. In 2004 Sweeney co-starred in two episodes of Frasier (as Frasier's blind date-turned-litigious unwanted houseguest Ann Hodges) and had a guest role on Sex and the City.

She played Mrs. Keeper in the animated film Stuart Little and voiced Brittany in Father of the Pride. She is known for her role as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and for her autobiographical solo shows.